Is Sour Pitaya safe for pets?

Yes, Sour Pitaya (Stenocereus Gummosus) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Sour Pitaya easy to care for?

Sour Pitaya has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires low watering and full_sun light.

Can Sour Pitaya grow indoors?

Sour Pitaya is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Sour Pitaya (Stenocereus Gummosus) is a perennial cactus in the Cactaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

A shrubby cactus native to Baja California with multiple cylindrical stems and pink flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Sour Pitaya

Stenocereus Gummosus

A shrubby cactus native to Baja California with multiple cylindrical stems and pink flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

cactus

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

Low

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

⚠️

Not Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:specimen plant, erosion control, wildlife habitat

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Sour Pitaya

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Cactaceae

Genus:Stenocereus